PREPARE & APPLY
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Prepare
Access these test resources before your exam date to ease your nerves and help you prepare for success.
Reference List
Many external references are available that may be useful to individuals preparing for the CPTEd exam.
Content Outline
Review the content outline, which lists the knowledge areas required on the CPTEd exams.
Pearson VUE Tutorial
The Pearson VUE tutorial provides a preview of the testing experience and functionality for PTCB exams.
Online Testing Requirements Overview
This quick video explains the requirements and policies for online proctored testing.
Eligibility Requirements
Are you eligible to earn your PTCB CPTEd Certification?
To apply to become a CPTEd, a candidate must qualify under one of the following pathways:
Pathway 1: Active PTCB CPhT Certification with at least three years of experience educating, instructing, or training in pharmacy.
Pathway 2: Active NHA CPhT Certification or pharmacy degree (e.g., PharmD, BS Pharm, BSPS) with at least three years of experience educating, instructing, or training in pharmacy.
Apply & Schedule
CPTEd Certification Costs:
PTEC Members:
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $50* $0 until April 15, 2025
Initial Exam Registration Fee (includes both Multiple Choice and Written Exams): $238
Retake Multiple Choice Exam Registration Fee: $119
Retake Written Exam Registration Fee: $119
Non-PTEC Members:
Application Fee (nonrefundable): $99*
Initial Exam Registration Fee (includes both Multiple Choice and Written Exams): $318
Retake Multiple Choice Exam Registration Fee: $159
Retake Written Exam Registration Fee: $159
*The one-time fee is required per one-year Candidacy Eligibility Window.
To apply:
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Apply for certification by logging into your PTCB Account or creating one if you don’t have an existing account.
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Once your application is approved, you will receive an email granting you a one-year Candidacy Eligibility Window and a 90-day authorization to schedule and take your exams. During this one-year period, you must schedule, and take the CPTEd Multiple Choice Exam and the CPTEd Written Exam.
The CPTEd Multiple Choice Exam and the CPTEd Written Exam are administered through online proctored testing and in-person at more than 1,400 Pearson Professional Centers nationwide, including more than 100 military bases.